Author: Annelyn Russ

Biden To Commute Sentences Of Around 2,500 People

Biden has issued more pardons and commutations than any other U.S. president.

President Biden announced plans to commute the sentences of around 2,500 people. The individuals set to receive commutations were reportedly convicted of non-violent drug offenses. That includes those who are “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice.” The action provides relief for individuals whose sentences were given based on…

Two Wildfires Continue To Scorch Parts Of California

The Palisades Fire continues to burn, but is now 31% contained and the Eaton Fire is 65% contained.

It’s been just over a week since massive wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in California. The death toll now sits at at least 27 people who have lost their lives amid the mass tragedy. The fires have also destroyed more than 12,000 structures and scorched over 60-square-miles. The Palisades Fire continues to burn, but…

Citadel Cadets Prepare To Perform During Trump’s Inauguration Festivities

The Band and Pipes have been rehearsing a new tune dubbed 'Song of the Patriots' that was composed by the band's director.

The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes, Summerall Guard, and Color Guard will be participating in Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies. Around 100 cadets will perform during the parade. The Band and Pipes have been rehearsing a new tune dubbed ‘Song of the Patriots’ that was composed by the band’s director. The Commandant of Cadets, Tom Gordon, expressed his pride in the…

Myrtle Beach Motel To Be Demolished

The owner failed to respond to any of the complaints which led to a property maintenance hearing held Wednesday.

A motel in the Myrtle Beach area will soon be demolished after several complaints. City staff previously issued complaints to the owner of the Blake Motel located along Ocean Boulevard regarding the condition. However, the owner failed to respond to any of the complaints which led to a property maintenance hearing held Wednesday. The owner did not show up for…

Music Teacher’s License Suspended Over Sexual Exploitation Accusations

Nathan Horsley was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

In Georgetown County, a music teacher has had his license suspended by the South Carolina Department of Education. In December, Nathan Horsley was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Due to the allegations, the order states he may pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of students. The state board moved to…

Georgetown Co. Assistant Coach Arrested In Connection To An Altercation

The suspect was taken into custody and charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

An altercation on a Georgetown County school’s campus led to the arrest of an assistant basketball coach. Around 6:30pm Wednesday, police were called to Georgetown High School on reports of a disturbance situation at the school’s gym. The incident involved two coaches, one in which left the gym, retrieved a handgun from his vehicle, and attempted to re-enter the building….

Florence Massage Parlor Employee Arrested For Prostitution

Agents went undercover at the VIP Massage Parlor located off Second Loop Road.

An employee at a Florence massage parlor was arrested after an undercover operation was conducted. The Florence Police Department reportedly received complaints regarding sexual acts being offered to customers at the VIP Massage Parlor located off Second Loop Road. Agents with the department went in undercover when 51-year-old Ping Hua Wang allegedly offered sexual favors in exchange for money. Wang…

Details Revealed Regarding Death Of Man Who Jumped From Moving Car

The three got into a heated verbal argument in the car on the way home.

New details have been released regarding the death of an 18-year-old. Around 10pm on Saturday, Braden Hinson jumped out a moving car that was traveling down Oak Marsh Lane in North Myrtle Beach. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. Police said Hinson’s step mother and father picked him up from the Duck Dive Bar and Grill….

Company To Pay One Lucky Applicant To Taste Costco Game Day Snacks

You will then need to provide brief descriptions of your experience preparing and eating the foods.

Super Bowl LIX is just around the corner and a company is offering one super fan money to try some game day snacks. FinanceBuzz is giving one lucky applicant the opportunity to become its official “Sideline Sampler.” If chosen, you will have to try game day snacks from Costco specifically and get paid to do it. You will be given…

FDA Proposes Limit On Levels Of Nicotine In Cigarettes

On average each cigarette currently contains around 10 to 12 milligrams of nicotine per gram of tobacco.

The FDA released a proposal aimed at making cigarettes less addictive by lowering the amount of nicotine they contain. The proposal would cap nicotine at levels that “could no longer create and sustain this addiction among people who smoke.” The cut off would sit at 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco. On average each cigarette currently contains around 10 to…